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Housing association wants tenant not to return to home shot at in Zuidoost

Housing corporation Eigen Haard is seeking to evict a tenant from her home in Amsterdam Zuidoost after the property was targeted in two separate shootings in January. The corporation cites neighborhood safety concerns, alleging the attacks targeted the tenant's son, while the family denies any involvement or knowledge of a motive. The court has paused the case to allow the parties to consider a settlement involving an alternative residence.

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Uitgeest council chooses stability ahead of municipal merger, but there are also bitter words

The Uitgeest municipal council has approved a comprehensive cooperation agreement for the next four years by a ten-to-five vote, prioritizing stability ahead of a planned merger. Despite the majority support, five council members from the VVD and Onafhankelijk Uitgeest parties expressed strong dissatisfaction and bitterness regarding the decision.

Trump: Iran working on plan, talks possible by end of week

President Donald Trump announced that a second round of negotiations with Iran could potentially take place in Pakistan this Friday. He indicated that while Iran is reportedly drafting a proposal for the talks, the country's leadership remains divided on the matter.

Oosterpark pond full of dead fish, likely due to broken pump

A large number of fish have died in the pond at Oosterpark in Amsterdam, likely due to a broken water pump that failed to provide sufficient oxygen. The municipality has acknowledged the issue and is installing an emergency pump while investigating why previous repair efforts were delayed.

Large part of Parliament critical of ambitious school advice

Members of the Dutch House of Representatives are critical of the "promising school advice" policy, expressing concerns that it may lead students to educational levels that do not suit them. During a debate, political parties including D66, CDA, and PVV questioned the practice of adjusting school advice upward based on higher scores from transition tests.

Zelensky calls progress on EU loan to Ukraine 'right signal'

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed satisfaction with the progress of a 90 billion euro EU support package for Ukraine after Hungary lifted its blockade. Zelensky stated that the development sends the right signal under the current circumstances.